Comparison

DameWare Mobile vs Remote.It

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DameWare Mobile

Access and troubleshoot Windows computers remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Provides powerful desktop remote control features for on-call tech support. Requires a licensed copy of DameWare Remote Support.

Highlights
  • Remote Windows computer access
  • Tech support from anywhere
  • Full keyboard and hot keys
  • 256bit AES security via SSL
  • Intelligent auto-scrolling
  • Favorites and recently accessed computers
Features
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DameWare Mobile lets you remotely access and troubleshoot all of the Windows computers on your network from anywhere from your iPhone or iPad. DameWare Mobile brings the powerful desktop remote control features of the award-winning systems administration software, DameWare Remote Support (DRS), to your iPhone or iPad. With DameWare Mobile, you can: -Remotely access Windows computers from your iPhone or iPad -Provide tech support to end-users from anywhere while on-call DameWare Mobile includes the following features: -Full keyboard & hot keys (Ctrl-Alt-Del, CMD Prompt, etc.) -256bit AES security via SSL -Intelligent auto-scrolling -Favorites and recently accessed computers -Intuitive mouse actions on a mobile platform Important: DameWare Mobile will only work with a trial or fully licensed copy of DameWare Remote Support installed on your network. Before using DameWare Mobile, you must first download, install and configure DRS including the DameWare Mobile Gateway service. You must also deploy the DameWare agent to all computers you wish to connect to. Please visit the DRS website for more information regarding the configuration of DRS and the DameWare Mobile Gateway service. SolarWinds welcomes your detailed feedback on this app through the store, via support ticket as well as through our online community forum (Thwack) as below: Add a feature request and open it up voting by going to our Feature Request Page Engage in discussion with users and employees by going to our Product Forums For issues, please submit a detailed support ticket at our Customer Portal Please leverage Thwack for a discussion since we are unable to respond to comments in the store.

About

Remote.It

This app simplifies complex network configurations, enabling secure and instant access to cloud or local computers, virtual machines, and devices. It eliminates the need for port forwarding and offers Zero Trust Network Access for enhanced security. Ideal for remote access and managing diverse network environments without technical expertise.

Highlights
  • Remote access to cloud and local computers
  • No port forwarding required
  • Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
  • Connect to any device on any network
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • Real-time network status notifications
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The Remote.It app streamlines complex network configurations, making them accessible and manageable from anywhere. Whether you're connecting to cloud or local computers, virtual machines, Docker environments, or devices on multi-NAT or CGNAT networks like mobile 5G or Starlink, Remote.It provides instant, secure, and code-based networking solutions for seamless connectivity. * Remote Access Anywhere: Access work from home or vice versa, and connect to cloud resources in AWS or other public cloud providers wherever you are. * No Network Headaches: Don't worry about complex network settings. Remote.It automatically manages and reconfigures when devices move locations. * Eliminates the need for port forwarding: Simplify connectivity and make connections that were not possible without public IP addresses and ports. * User-Friendly Interface: Navigate through the app with an intuitive and clean interface, making network management accessible for those without technical expertise. * Real-Time Notifications: Stay informed with instant updates and alerts about your network's status, ensuring you're always in the loop. * Device and Service Agnostic: Connect to any device on any kind of network. Access remote devices with SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, RDP, VNC, and more. * Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): Implementing ZTNA, Remote.It ensures secure, least-privileged access based on specific services, enhancing security and minimizing human error in access configurations. Remote.It combines the simplicity for everyday users with the robust features required for advanced and complex scenarios. Requires a free Remote.It account. Commercial usage requires a paid subscription.

Screenshots

DameWare Mobile4 screens
Remote.It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote.It at 75% against DameWare Mobile's 17%. Remote.It also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). DameWare Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote.It holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote.It has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of DameWare Mobile's written reviews are positive against 75% of Remote.It's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DameWare Mobile ships an update every 12 months, Remote.It every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DameWare Mobile versus Remote.It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDameWare MobileRemote.It
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.1 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings118 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolarWinds Inc.remot3.it Inc.

Customer experience

DameWare Mobile

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative50.0%

Remote.It

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

DameWare Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Remote.It

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DameWare Mobile free?
DameWare Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote.It free?
Remote.It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DameWare Mobile or Remote.It?
Remote.It is rated higher. DameWare Mobile averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Remote.It averages 4.1 from 18 ratings.
Do DameWare Mobile or Remote.It have ads?
Neither DameWare Mobile nor Remote.It shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DameWare Mobile or Remote.It?
DameWare Mobile ships an update every 12 months, and Remote.It every 3 months. Most recently, DameWare Mobile was updated on June 11, 2026 and Remote.It on September 13, 2026.

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